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Beaches-Leslieville Daily Updates

January 14, 2022January 20, 2022 Streeter staff 0 Comment 55 Division, assault, automated speed enforcement, Beach Guild of Fine Art, Brad Bradford, comedy, COVID-19, Crossing Guard, entertainment hubs, Fearless Meat, fire, firearm, flag, Fox Theatre, fraud, heritage, homicide, Housing Now, Jimmie Simpson Park, Julie Dabrusin, Kew Gardens, libraries, Mamma's Pizza, Mercedes, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Neighbourhood Climate Action Champions, patios, Paula Fletcher, prowler, pumpkin parade, pumpkins, rinks, Shop and Vax, stabbing, Toronto Police, Victoria Park Avenue

A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in Beaches-Leslieville neighbourhoods.

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East-end neighbourhoods now among worst hit by COVID

December 10, 2021December 10, 2021 Streeter staff COVID-19, map, outbreaks, school closures, Toronto Public Health

East enders may be surprised to find their neighbourhoods are among the worst hit by COVID-19 in the city.

For Kids Health & Fitness THINGS TO DO

Nov. 29: Attend town hall about kids’ vaccine online

November 15, 2021November 27, 2021 Streeter staff Cressy, Michael Garron Hospital, Paula Fletcher, town hall, vaccine

Toronto-Danforth councillor Paula Fletcher is hosting a virtual town hall on kids’ vaccines on Nov. 29 from 7 to 8 p.m.

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Local reps call for city control of cannabis shop sites

November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 Rodger Burnside Bloorcourt BIA, cannabis, Kristyn Wong-Tam, Marit Stiles, Paula Fletcher

Two councillors and a BIA manager joined MPP Marit Stiles in calling for the province to give the city more say in cannabis shops locations.

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Petition aims to bring back Metro Toronto flag — with changes

November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 Dennis Hanagan logo, Metropolitan Toronto, Petition, Toronto flag

An urban geographer and an arborist plan to petition city hall to have the former Metro Toronto flag reinstated as the city’s emblem.

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Local harm-reduction coordinator backs push to decriminalize drug use

October 24, 2021October 26, 2021 Dennis Hanagan COUNTERfit Harm Reduction Program, decriminalization, drugs, Joe Cressy, Rhiannon Thomas, South Riverdale Community Health Centre

Decriminalizing possession of illicit drugs for personal use could help stem illegal drug activity, Rhiannon Thomas says.

*FEATURED Community Events THINGS TO DO

Nov. 1: Don’t throw your jack-o-lanterns out

October 19, 2021November 4, 2021 Streeter staff jack-o-lanterns, pumpkin, pumpkin parade, pumpkins

Instead of throwing your jack-o-lanterns out after the Halloween festivities, why not show them off in a local pumpkins parade?

Community Events THINGS TO DO

Nov. 1: Join the east-end pumpkin parades

October 18, 2021November 4, 2021 Streeter staff Dentonia Park, East Lynn Park, jack-o-lanterns, Leslie Grove Park, pumpkin parade, pumpkins, Withrow Park

The popular pumpkin parades are back. Instead of throwing your jack-o-lanterns out after Halloween, bring it to the park on Nov. 1.

Activism THINGS TO DO

October: Become a Neighbourhood Climate Action Champion

October 1, 2021October 2, 2021 Streeter staff climate change, environment, Neighbourhood Climate Action Champions

The city is once again seeking Neighbourhood Climate Action Champions to help inspire local green projects.

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City recreation programs back, but you’ll need to be vaccinated

September 22, 2021September 24, 2021 Rodger Burnside John Tory, proof of vaccination, recreation centres, recreation programs, registration, vaccination

Proof of vaccination will be required for most people involved in the city’s fall recreation programs with registration opening this weekend.

Toronto-Danforth and Beaches-East York election winners

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Another east-end Liberal sweep in federal election

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 Rodger Burnside Beaches-East York, federal election, Julie Dabrusin, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Toronto-Danforth

Toronto-Danforth and Beaches-East York voters may have a sense of déja vu as they wake up to the 2021 federal election results this morning.

Health & Fitness THINGS TO DO

Sept. 25, 28: Start signing up for fall recreation programs

September 11, 2021September 24, 2021 Streeter staff exercise, fitness, indoor recreation, recreation programs, sports

This fall marks the return of regular recreation programming for Toronto, where COVID-19 has impacted programming since March 2020.

DAILY UPDATES

Beaches-Leslieville Daily Updates: July–August 2021

August 31, 2021November 16, 2021 Streeter staff assault, Canada Day, COVID-19, dog, Fox Theatre, Jack Layton, knife, Mamma's Pizza, map, missing person, Monarch Park Pool, sexual assault, shooting, stabbing, vaccination rate

A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in Beaches-Leslieville neighbourhoods.

Arts & Music Events THINGS TO DO

Aug. 22: Celebrate the Jack Layton legacy

August 8, 2021July 25, 2021 Streeter staff David Suzuki, Jack Layton, Mike Layton, Steven Page, Toronto-Danforth, University-Rosedale

University-Rosedale city councillor Mike Layton has announced a star-studded lineup for “Celebrating the Layton Legacy” on Aug. 22.

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Stars coming out for Jack Layton celebration

July 22, 2021July 25, 2021 Streeter staff David Suzuki, Jack Layton, Mike Layton, Steven Page, Toronto-Danforth, University-Rosedale

University-Rosedale city councillor Mike Layton has announced a star-studded lineup for “Celebrating the Layton Legacy” on Aug. 22.

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